St Marnock's Church
Dundee
A House of Prayer has stood on this site from about 1150. The church as it now stands was built in 1453. The church contains unique Pre-Reformation paintings of national significance being amongst the earliest known paintings in Scotland. The Panel Painting of the Crucifixion is unique and over 500 years old. It measures 13 feet by 5 feet. There are other smaller panels, one featuring Saints and Apostles and another with John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene. They are all painted in so-called tempera on oak boards. The paintings in St Marnock's strongly reflect the Flemish influence in Scotland in the 14th and 15th centuries. There is an aumbry, or sacrament-house where sacred vessels were kept. This is one of the finest of its kind in the country. The exterior of the building still has visible Mason’s Marks. It was by this mark that masons were paid. The bell in the small belfry is dated 1508.
Join the Friends of St Marnock's to learn about the history of the church and their plans for the future. Guided tours will take place on the half hour each day.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
Booking not required.
Where to find us
Address
- 2 Kirk Road
- Fowlis
- Dundee
- DD2 5SB